Over 50 years of experience!
Cincinnati & Commonwealth Counseling Service Inc. uses a multidisciplinary team approach to providing quality mental health services to a wide variety of populations using the appropriate treatment modality. Founded in 1972, Cincinnati & Commonwealth Counseling Service Inc. is dedicated to professional, empathic therapy. Our providers are expert family therapists and have many years of experience helping families to enjoy a more harmonious living environment. Leaders in conflict resolution, our mediators can help families, businesses or individuals reach mutually satisfying solutions. Our psychologists can provide an accurate assessment of an individual’s needs through psychological testing.
The Staff at Cincinnati & Commonwealth Counseling Service Inc. is composed of licensed social workers, and licensed counselors. Our staff (with years of experience) prescribes to high standards of academic training, ethics, and supervision.
All of our therapists are licensed by the state board appropriate to their disciplines. Various members of the staff have been trained in the following modes of treatment:
- Analytical
- Gestalt
- Behavioral
- Reality therapy
- Self-psychology
- Cognitive Behavioral
Staff members participate in community activities and welcome community, civic and religious involvement.
Various members of our staff belong to the following professional organizations which require on-going education in order to maintain membership:
Accreditation & Affiliations
- National Board for Certified Counselors
- National Association for Social Workers
- American Counseling Association
Sharon Siple
M.Ed, MSW, L.I.S.W Ages 7 and Up
Children’s therapy, Adolescents, Adults, Marital, Stress, Depression, Anxiety, School Issues, Individuals, Parenting Issues, Grief.
Nancy L. Ford
M.Ed., L.P.C.C., Ages 12 and Up
Individuals, Marital, Adolescents, Family, Job Stress, Grief, Parenting, Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Depression, Divorce, Anxiety, Anger Management, Trauma, Panic, PTSD and certified Mediator.
Jan Lawson
MA, L.I.C.D.C
Adults, adolescents, and children relating to Substance Abuse and Addiction.
Catherine Gore
LISW- S, Ages 21 & up
Substance Abuse, Alcohol, ADHD, Anxiety, Panic Attacks,
Depression, Mood Disorder, Bipolar, PTSD, Trauma, Crisis Intervention, Marital, Divorce, Separation, Aging, Dementia,
HIV, LGBT, Grief, Anger, Stress, Family Issues, Sleep Disorders, and women issues.
Diane Parsons
Front Desk Administrator
Greets customers, answers telephones, appointment scheduling, data entry, and assists clients with insurance and billing questions.
Shawn Atchley
MSW, LISW, Doctor of Ministry, Master of Divinity
Ages 18 and up
Clinical experiences include issues related to abuse, anxiety, chronic illness, depression, grief, gerontology, spirituality, and serious mental illness.
Kelly Janson
LISW, Ages 6 and up
Clinical social worker, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, intervention planning, community organization, psychosocial intervention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders such as trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment, ADHD, mood disorders, and ODD.
Denise Litmer
Office Manager
Assigns & regulates clerical & secretarial functions. Ensures that the office is working properly & efficiently.
Candy Gill
Front Desk Administrator
Greets customers, answers telephones, appointment scheduling, data entry, and assists clients with insurance and billing questions.
Lybra Watson
MSW, LISW, Ages 18 and up
Adults, Individuals, couples, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, unresolved childhood issues, chronic, and termanilly ill.
Elizabeth Smith
LPCC, Ages 18 and up
Addictions, Parenting issues, self esteem, motivation, Bipolar Disorder, Life Changes, Stress, Anxiety, Couples, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger, Depression, Attachment Issues, Caregiver issues, guilt and shame, loneliness, jealousy, workplace issues and women issues.
Emily Lobenstein
LPCC - Ages 16 and up
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Received her degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. Specialties include working with athletes and sports-related disorders.
Member of the following Professional Associations
